Gwen Schneider expects to have a record number of backpacks available for needy families this year, but she says The Backpack Project is going to need help to do that. “It costs a lot to buy the backpacks and other items,” said Schneider, who along with Ann Schinski coordinates the project, which will be giving […]

Washington County residents who need financial help getting through the heating season can expect less assistance in the face of cuts to funding, the program’s director said. One day after the Nov. 16 program start for the 2011-2012 season Washington County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Supervisor Paula Reid said residents could expect a […]

The Mettowee Valley Ecumenical Council constantly tries to find new ways to help the less fortunate in the Granville area and with this holiday season a new way to assist the needy will arrive. The council plans to partner with the Salvation Army to set up a Salvation Army Service Unit in Granville, Rev. Jim […]

The Marine Corps Reserve Dunkin’ Donuts Toys For Tots train won’t arrive in Whitehall until Sunday, Dec. 4, but families which want to register their children for toys must do it by Tuesday, Nov. 22. Organized nationally by the Reserve and locally by the American Legion and the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company, the program […]

Members of American Legion Post 83 and volunteers from the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company are looking for local families who need a little assistance this holiday season. The organizations are gearing for up the Canadian Pacific Rails Toys for Tots Train annual stop in Whitehall at 11:15 a.m. on Dec. 4 and are asking needy […]

Curtis Lumber Granville has announced its fifth annual Bake Sale/Basket Raffle. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will be held on Monday, Dec. 6. The bake sale will take place on Friday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New this year, Curtis Lumber has invited Santa Claus to come […]

Curtis Lumber on Route 22 in Granville will hold its Fifth Annual Bake Sale and Basket Raffle. Baskets will go on display on Monday, Nov. 8, with tickets available at $1 each or six for $5, for the drawing on Monday, Dec. 6. The bake sale will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on […]

The holidays are coming and the Poultney Food Shelf needs your help. The food shelf is starting to run low and organizers are looking for donations so needy families in the area have plenty of food during the busy holiday season. Organizers are hoping for a big weekend of donations on Nov. 13 and 14. […]